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Sheffield Life and Times

© Carl Rose.

Sheffield Life & Times tells the story of the city from the point of view of the people who have lived here.

From the weird and wonderful neolithic stone carvings of the peak district, through to the troubled days of the miner's strike and Sheffield's regeneration, this gallery shows what makes this city special.

You'll discover the natural resources which helped turn Sheffield into the 'Steel City', the slums of Victorian Sheffield, the city's radical political past, and the impact of post-war planning and immigration. Alongside real life displays such as Burton's butcher's shop and relics from the Sheffield Flood of 1864 you'll find paintings of Sheffield from the city's collection and a host of interactives.

  • 'Harry Potter' and 'Hagrid' at the Magic Worlds launch © Museums Sheffield
  • Magician Steve Faulkner wows the crowds at the Magic Worlds launch day © Museums Sheffield
  • 'Hagrid' welcomes guests at the Magic Worlds launch day © Museums Sheffield
  • Sooty glove puppet, 1955-59 © Museums Sheffield
  • Snow White & Seven Dwarves cloth and felt toys, 1948-52 © Museums Sheffield
  • Midsummer Night's Dream wooden marionette puppets by Christina Glanville 1945-49 © Museums Sheffield
  • Replica of Harry Potter's Firebolt broomstick from the film series © Museums Sheffield
  • Zig Zag Girl magicians' prop © Museums Sheffield
  • Replicas of Hobbit ears from The Lord of the Rings films © Museums Sheffield
  • The Mad Hatter's Tea Party area of the exhibition © Museums Sheffield
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